POS system
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Which package suits you?
Answer a few questions about your organisation and what the software needs to be able to do. The selection guide shows which of these 19 packages fit.
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Price indications and features as stated by the suppliers. Ratings are the average of the reviews on SoftwareWatcher.
| Software | Rating | From per month | Budget per user per month | Free trial account | Demo | Cloud | Dutch-language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston POS | – | On request | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Optimum POS | – | €35 | €1 or more | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Count-IT POS system | 5,0 / 5 (3) | On request | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnyKrowd | – | On request | €10–€25 and €100 or more | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| StoreKeeper | – | On request | €5–€75 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Robuust Software | – | On request | €25–€75 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilli Kassa | – | On request | €10–€75 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PingCloud | – | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SumUp | – | On request | – | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| SPINpos iPad POS | – | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CashDesk | – | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Onlinefact | – | On request | €10–€75 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HioPOS Cloud | – | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIDES | – | On request | – | – | – | – | – |
| POS systems | – | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MplusKassa | 2,6 / 5 (1) | On request | €1 or more | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EasyPOS | – | On request | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Cyclesoftware | 4,9 / 5 (3) | On request | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SW-Retail | – | On request | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Choosing a POS system: what to look out for
A POS system has to work without a hitch on a busy day. What else you need differs from business to business: a restaurant works with tables and orders, a shop with stock and barcodes. Pay attention to these points.
On SoftwareWatcher you can compare 19 POS system packages. 9 offer a free trial account. The lowest indicative price starts at €35 per month.
- Hospitality or retail: hospitality needs a table floor plan, split bills, tickets for the kitchen and bar, and ordering via a QR code. Retail mainly needs barcodes, stock per location and returns.
- Card payments: check which payment terminals work (for example CCV, Worldline or SumUp) and whether the amount is sent to the terminal automatically.
- Working offline: if the internet goes down, you must be able to keep taking payments, and the sales are synchronised later.
- Inventory and webshop: if you also sell online, choose a system in which the POS and the webshop use the same stock.
- Delivery and collection: in hospitality, a link with delivery platforms saves retyping orders.
- Staff: logging in per employee, permissions for discounts and returns, and possibly rota and hours in the same system.
- Administration: daily takings must go to your accounting software per VAT rate. The Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) expects your till data to be complete and verifiable and that you keep it for seven years.
Frequently asked questions about POS systems
Can I rent the POS instead of buying it?
Yes. Many suppliers work with a monthly subscription, sometimes including hardware. Compare the total costs over a few years, including transaction costs for card payments.
What is the difference between a till and a POS system?
A POS system is a modern till that also keeps track of stock, customers and reports, often in the cloud. Read what a POS system is.
Does a POS work on a tablet?
Yes, many POS systems run on an iPad or Android tablet. Make sure you have a sturdy stand, a receipt printer and a cash drawer that work with the app.
Still in doubt? Start the selection guide or request free advice.
This selection guide was written and checked by Auke Westra, founder of SoftwareWatcher. Last checked on .
Compare POS systems
Are you looking for the very best POS system from 2026? SoftwareWatcher is here to help you with a user-friendly selection guide. The process is simple. First you answer a series of simple questions. Then you quickly discover which software suits you. Alternatively, you can also use our filters to compare software based on your personal preferences. You then compare POS systems by price and reviews. Whether you use our selection guide or our filters, we help you choose the POS system that fits your needs. By doing this, you can automate your sales process and take your business operations to the next level.
POS software advice
Do you need help choosing the ideal POS system? Don't worry, the SoftwareWatcher experts are ready to help you. We support you in digitalising your sales process, without any obligation. All you have to do is request software advice. We understand that every business is unique. That is why we contact you personally and, in a short conversation, ask a number of crucial questions about your organisation. Our SoftwareWatcher team then gets to work researching which software suits you best. Within a few days you receive comprehensive and independent software advice. Finally, the software suppliers we recommend contact you themselves.
About POS tools
POS systems are of great importance when digitalising your organisation. They help make your sales process more efficient. The right system not only gives you better insights but also improves your entire sales process, which saves you time. The features of POS software are diverse and extensive. That is why it is important to determine exactly what you need. It includes elements of transaction management, inventory management and the ability to produce sales reports. Extra modules offer even more benefits. For example, there are options for tracking products and managing invoices. This provides an integrated approach in which all sales management tasks are managed in one central place. Another important feature of POS software is data analysis. This gives insight into the collected sales data. It helps businesses identify trends and improve their decision-making. In short, a suitable POS system is indispensable for every growing business.
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